Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council

Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council Educating, advocating, and empowering youth and community members to prevent substance abuse.

The Forsyth County Georgia Drug Free Coalition was formed by a collaborative group of concerned citizens.

Happy Holidays!!! We are so blessed to have your continued support. From the to you, Merry Christmas🎄
12/25/2024

Happy Holidays!!! We are so blessed to have your continued support. From the to you, Merry Christmas🎄

Mary your calendars and RSVP for the annual Drug Summit! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
12/19/2024

Mary your calendars and RSVP for the annual Drug Summit! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Don’t miss the Jingle Jog this upcoming weekend! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
12/10/2024

Don’t miss the Jingle Jog this upcoming weekend! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder for next week’s council meeting Wednesday December 4th at 8:00 a.m. at the United Way. Address: 240 Elm St. Cu...
11/26/2024

Reminder for next week’s council meeting Wednesday December 4th at 8:00 a.m. at the United Way. Address: 240 Elm St. Cu***ng, GA 30040.

If you are unable to attend in person, please attend via zoom at the link below.Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81622906879?pwd=UENPalAyeTJxNHNZUVgxb1Q4aktLQT09

Meeting ID: 816 2290 6879
Passcode: 39347

We hope you can join us either in-person or via Zoom!

Swipe & Save the Date!!!
11/22/2024

Swipe & Save the Date!!!

We are very grateful to be apart of such a supportive community! Going into the holidays we wanted to express our gratit...
11/21/2024

We are very grateful to be apart of such a supportive community! Going into the holidays we wanted to express our gratitude for everyone who has dedicated their time and lives to our county.

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Jingle Jog 5K❤️ December 15th @ the Cu***ng City Center Swipe for details regardin...
11/11/2024

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Jingle Jog 5K❤️
December 15th @ the Cu***ng City Center
Swipe for details regarding sponsorship options.

FCHS Annual Thrifting Extravaganza!! Please consider donating and/or help spread the word🤍
11/05/2024

FCHS Annual Thrifting Extravaganza!!

Please consider donating and/or help spread the word🤍

For next week’s council meeting, Wednesday November 6th at 8:00 a.m., we will be meeting at the NO LONGER BOUND. The ad...
10/30/2024

For next week’s council meeting, Wednesday November 6th at 8:00 a.m., we will be meeting at the NO LONGER BOUND. The address is 2725 Pine Grove Rd Cu***ng, GA 30041 United States. We are so thrilled to be invited back to this lovely location to see the facility.

We will not have a zoom option IN PERSON ONLY.

If you have school aged children or work with them in any capacity, please get a copy and/or share the link below of thi...
10/22/2024

If you have school aged children or work with them in any capacity, please get a copy and/or share the link below of this months Scholastic magazine. I encourage everyone to read it through yourself and the open up a loving and non judgmental dialogue with youth about the detrimental impact of THC on developing brains.

Cannabis use disorder is impacting all families including those NOT predisposed to addiction.

You might have heard that it’s harmless. But in fact cannabis can be extremely dangerous.

Please join us at the Connections Forsyth on Saturday, September 14th for an event to honor recovery month! At this even...
08/29/2024

Please join us at the Connections Forsyth on Saturday, September 14th for an event to honor recovery month! At this event, we will be having guest speakers and will be focusing on restoration of families through recovery. Drop in anytime between 12-4pm, and enjoy games, family fun, and free food/ice cream. Hope to see you there!

Do you want to learn more about engaging in effective substance abuse prevention with adolescent males? If so, arch acad...
08/29/2024

Do you want to learn more about engaging in effective substance abuse prevention with adolescent males? If so, arch academy and the insight program welcomes you to an event that discusses “Meaningful Engagement with the Substance Abusing Adolescent Male” The event will be held on September 13th from 12:00-3:30 pm and lunch will be provided as well. Scan the QR code to register for the event!

Hey everyone, join the Forsyth County Family Connection on Saturday, August 24th at the Kinsey Family Farm for a BBQ din...
08/19/2024

Hey everyone, join the Forsyth County Family Connection on Saturday, August 24th at the Kinsey Family Farm for a BBQ dinner and a night of fun! All proceeds from the event will go to the Forsyth County Family Connection to support their work to aid youth in need. If you have any questions about the event make sure to contact: [email protected]. Make sure to buy your tickets soon!

Address

240 Elm Street
Cu***ng, GA
30040

Telephone

(770) 887-1710

Website

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Elevate with Awareness - Marijuana Awareness Campaign - Part IIII . In our Final Part, we're diving into an important topic that every parent should be aware of: how to initiate conversations about marijuana with your children. Starting the conversation can be daunting, but it's crucial to equip yourself with knowledge and understanding. By educating yourself, you'll be better prepared to guide your child through these potentially challenging discussions. . Reacting to your child's experimentation requires a delicate balance of empathy and firmness. We will explore strategies that can help you effectively communicate expectations while maintaining a supportive environment. . Join us in raising awareness by engaging in meaningful conversations and utilizing the hashtag #ElevateWithAwareness.

Elevate with Awareness - Marijuana Awareness Campaign - Part III . As parents, it's our responsibility to educate ourselves and protect our children. We're here to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to spot common signs of adolescent marijuana use. Join us as we explore warning signs, behavioral changes, and effective communication strategies in our upcoming sessions. . Together, we can create a safe and informed community for our kids.

Elevate with Awareness - Marijuana Awareness Campaign - Part II . Misinformation across social media about the effects of marijuana use in adolescents needs to be addressed. Let's dive deeper into the truth: Did you know that marijuana use can stunt emotional growth in adolescents? By spreading this awareness, we can empower ourselves with knowledge to protect our youth and help them make informed decisions. . Join us in breaking down the barriers of misinformation!

Elevate with Awareness - Marijuana Awareness Campaign - Part 1 . Joined by 2 substances abuse coaches here in the Forsyth County Schools System, we wanted to gain insight on the adolescent use of Marijuana in our community. Stay tuned each day this week for enriching information as we hope to spread awareness to all regarding this issue.

Happy Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day

On this Veterans Day, we honor our service members across the world. These brave men and women, as well as their families, have made tremendous sacrifices and embody duty and service. 🇺🇸 . Today and every day, thank you for your service. . #veteransday #supportourveterans #onenation

Elevate With Awareness Campaign
Elevate With Awareness Campaign

Introducing the Elevate With Awareness Campaign! Elevate With Awareness is an educational THC social media campaign started by the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council and youth council member Sharmada Venkataramani. Our goal is to serve our community by Educating and elevating the lives of youth one step at a time by going beyond the high and spreading education and awareness on the THC and marijuana epidemic. THC and Marijuana use among adolescents with studies showing an almost 200% nationwide increase in adolescent marijuana use. Unfortunately, Many youth and parents are unaware of the dangers and harmful consequences of marijuana use. Our campaign aims to elevate and educate youth by spreading awareness on THC. Please stay tuned for informational, educational and inspirational posts and testimonies! 🎥 @openheartmedia #elevatewithawarenesscampaign

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